August 7 — Book Night

Bring home a new book! The first part of this meeting will be a book swap. Bring a book (adult, not children’s, fiction, nonfiction, whatever you’d like) that you have read, enjoyed, and don’t mind passing on. We’ll play a brief game and everyone will go home with a new book. Then, we we’ll spend the second half of the meeting discussing children’s literature. As parents, we are always looking for new and interesting books to share with our kids. Bring your suggestions and hear what others recommend! Led by Emily D.

August 21 - Mom's Night Out

Join us for a fun night out. Details to follow.

September 4 - Business Meeting

A meeting to discuss our chapter, its finances, and a few other details! We will cover the budget for the upcoming year and discuss how our money will be spent. If you are a newer member, this is a great way to learn a little more about how our organization operates and share your fresh perspective. If you’re a “seasoned” member, we want to hear what your experience and thoughts are. And if we finish a few minutes early, we can always head out for margaritas…! Led by Amy J.-J.

September 18 - In-laws/Out-laws

Can’t seem to see eye to eye with your mother-in-law? You’re not alone! Get along great with your in-laws? Come share your tips and insights! Connect with other moms by discussing our in-laws in an effort to view our relationships with them in a different, hopefully more positive and productive light. Led by…

October 2 - Balancing Work & Family

Miriam Moore, President at Lender Processing Services in Irvine, will come talk to us about balancing work and family as well as others issues faced by women in the workplace. Whether you are part of the paid workforce, thinking about returning, or stay at home, she is sure to offer tips and insights that will be of value to all! Led by Felita K.

October 16 - Open House

Our Annual Open House is more than just a peek into Mothers & More. It is a way to connect with other moms who are learning to balance the variety of hats we wear – from Mom to Wife to Woman to Employee/er and beyond. Open to prospective and established members alike, please join us in celebrating all that Mothers & More offers as well as all that we undoubtedly offer each other.

November 6 - Ah-ha Moments in Motherhood

Ever have a “light-bulb going off in you head” moment that changed the way you looked at motherhood and your life? A key moment that “woke you up”? Motherhood has a tendency to do that and tonight we’ll discuss what those moments were and what kind of wisdom we can pull together from each other’s experiences. We’ll see if there’s a common path to those moments and explore if there are ways to help share those insights with other moms and the world at large. Led by Kim T.

November 20 - Sneak Peek #2!

Come get a preview of part of Kristin Maschka’s book due out in 2009. An evening not to be missed!! Led by Kristin M.

December 4 - Planning Meeting

It’s that time of year again! Don’t miss your opportunity to have a say in our next six months of meetings. Led by Alicia B.

December 18 - Holiday Party

Come join us for a little holiday cheer! Details TBD.

January 1 - WOW and Best of...

This evening will be a bit of a change from our traditional first meeting of the year. We will continue to invite members to Work-on-Whatever (WOW), but instead of Chat-in-the-Hat, will take turns sharing our “Best of…” based on a list prepared by Shannon S. Bring a small project that you want to work on—addressing envelopes, scrapbooking, paying bills, knitting—and sit with friends while discussing some of your personal favorites. It will be a relaxing, fun, and productive time! Led by Shannon S.

January 15 - The Sandwich Generation: Tips for Dealing with Extended Care for Parents

Many of us find ourselves “stuck in the middle,” caring for both our parents and raising a family. Come share your experiences and discuss ways to handle the balancing act.